Wynona’s House Announces Appointment of Robert Crocker as New CEO: Robert’s Wealth of Experience Includes Over 20 Years of Experience in the Non-Profit Sector
The Board of Trustees of Wynona’s House, the Child Advocacy Center (CAC) of Essex County, is pleased to announce the appointment of Robert Crocker, MPA, as Chief Executive Officer, effective immediately. With over 20 years of diverse experience in the non-profit sector and a decade-long history with Wynona’s House, Robert’s appointment comes with the full support of the selection committee and the Board of Trustees. Wynona’s House invites the public to meet Robert at the Steel Magnolia Soiree. - June 03, 2024
Wynona’s House Launches Annual Child Abuse Prevention Month Campaign to Promote Healing and Justice for Child Victims of Abuse and Neglect in Essex County
Sponsorship Opportunities Available for the Steel Magnolia Soiree on June 5, Part of the CAC’s 25th Year of Service Celebrations - April 19, 2024
Wynona’s House Pays Tribute to Senator Lipman this Women’s History Month - Save the Date for Steel Magnolia Soiree, Part of the CAC’s 25th Year of Service Celebrations
Wynona's House is honoring its team members and celebrating women past and present this Women's History Month. Senator Wynona Lipman, known as the "Steel Magnolia," was the first African American woman elected to the New Jersey Senate in 1971. Senator Lipman’s legacy lives on in Wynona's House in Newark, which commemorates its 25th year of service in 2024. Wynona's House will be relaunching its Steel Magnolia event later this year; the Steel Magnolia Soiree will take place on June 5. - March 29, 2024
Wynona’s House Commends CEO Dominic Prophete, J.D. for Eight Years of Service at Essex County’s Child Advocacy Center
Wynona’s House Child Advocacy Center (CAC) CEO Dominic Prophete, J.D. will be advancing from the Newark-based CAC serving Essex County as of December 15, 2023 to serve as executive director at the Support Center for Child Advocates. Prophete has made significant contributions to furthering... - November 13, 2023
Wynona’s House Engaging Essex County Men and Boys in Domestic Violence Awareness and Prevention and How to be Allies to Victims
On the heels of National Domestic Violence Awareness Month, Wynona’s House Child Advocacy Center (CAC) is emphasizing the importance of raising awareness of domestic violence all year round. In particular, more emphasis is needed in regards to engaging men and boys on the topic and helping them to become better allies to domestic violence victims. The CAC promotes the use of a checklist in order to determine if a relationship is healthy or if there are signs of abuse. - November 02, 2023
Wynona’s House Exceeds Fundraising Goal at Third Annual Charity Golf Outing Which Will Empower Essex County Children at Risk of Abuse
This event helps raise necessary funds to provide a strong community response to child abuse, as well as provides meals and facility renovations to ensure a child-friendly and safe environment for children and their families. Centennial celebrations of Senator Wynona Lipman will also take place in November & December. - October 15, 2023
Luz Santiago Named New Director of Prevention for Wynona's House, Furthering the Mission of the CAC to "Bring the Change Children and Families Need to be Safe to Heal"
Wynona's House Child Advocacy Center is pleased to introduce its new Director of Prevention, Ms. Luz Santiago, LMSW. Santiago brings a wealth of experience to her role, possessing 25 years of child advocacy experience. She has enacted positive change in the communities she has served. Wynona’s House recently launched a new project called Prevention-By-Design, which Santiago will lead. This new community-based prevention program will improve outcomes for children and families in Essex County. - June 30, 2023
“How I Wish There Were More Wynona’s Houses!” Wynona’s House’s Latest Family Success Story Gives Hope to Other Families to Overcome Child Abuse
Wynona’s House is sharing a new story of a local family who has benefitted from Wynona’s House’s services. Enhancing clinical services to children and parental resilience through accessing mental health services and programming is in the core of the CAC’s newly launched Prevention-by-Design project. - May 18, 2023
Senator Wynona Lipman Discussed and Celebrated at the Newark Public Library: Saturday, April 22, 2023, 1:00–4:00 PM - Free
Wynona’s House is an incorporated 501(c)(3) not-for-profit organization named in honor of its legislative champion, the late Senator Wynona Lipman, who helped develop the Center to promote justice, hope, and healing for child victims of abuse and neglect throughout Essex County by coordinating investigation, prosecution, treatment, prevention, and supportive services utilizing the “child-centered” multidisciplinary team approach. - April 07, 2023
Wynona’s House Hosts Fundraiser to Promote Healing & Justice for Child Victims of Abuse & Neglect in Essex County: April is National Child Abuse Prevention Month
In honor of National Child Abuse Prevention Month, which occurs every April, Wynona’s House Child Advocacy Center (CAC) has launched its first Pinwheel Garden Challenge fundraising campaign which will directly benefit families in Essex County. To donate, visit http://weblink.donorperfect.com/PreventChildAbuse2023. - April 07, 2023
Wynona’s House Announces Upcoming Prevention Program and Shares Insight from Internationally Recognized Child Abuse Expert Michael Johnson
Wynona’s House will be launching a community-based abuse and neglect prevention program that will improve outcomes for children and families in Essex County by better utilizing protective factors, identifying and reducing risks to children, and increasing education. Child abuse expert Michael Johnson (“Detective Mike”), specialist in abuse investigation, detection, and prevention efforts, and former prosecutor Robert Peters share tips for the community to help prevent child abuse and neglect. - December 15, 2022
Wynona’s House is the First to Stream Newly Released Documentary in the Tri-State Area at 2022 Training & Workshops on Child Maltreatment Series
Wynona’s House, Essex County’s Child Advocacy Center, Holds Second Free Training Event in its 2022 Training and Workshops on Child Maltreatment Series: A Free Multidisciplinary Team Response Training Event. Wynona’s House Was the First to Stream a Newly Released, Award-Winning Documentary in the Tri-State Area Which Focuses on Online Grooming and Exploitation. - November 21, 2022
Wynona’s House, Essex County’s Child Advocacy Center, Holds 2022 Training and Workshops on Child Maltreatment; Free Multidisciplinary Team Response Training Event
The Wynona's House Child Advocacy Center proudly presented its 2022 Training and Workshops on Child Maltreatment featuring internationally recognized child abuse expert Michael Johnson at Montclair State University on October 11, 2022. - October 20, 2022
Mother Shares Harrowing Story on How Her Child Overcame Abuse: Wynona’s House’s Latest Family Success Story Gives Hope to Other Families to Overcome Child Abuse
With June being recognized as Children's Awareness Month, Wynona’s House Child Advocacy Center is sharing the story of a local family who has benefitted from Wynona’s House’s services. To ensure the family’s privacy, this family success story has been provided anonymously. - June 23, 2022